Aarhus vs Benfica Stats: Key Head-to-Head Insights

Aarhus host Benfica at New Vejlby Stadium in Aarhus on 27 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This second-leg tie comes in the decisive phase of qualifying for the group stage, giving the fixture clear knockout tension despite being played over two matches.

With Benfica carrying a strong advantage from the first leg, Aarhus vs Benfica stats take on added importance as the Danish side look for a way back into the contest in front of their home crowd. For Benfica, the objective is to manage the lead professionally and confirm progression, while Aarhus must balance attacking ambition with defensive discipline in a high-stakes European night.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Benfica have the upper hand in this emerging UEFA Europa League matchup.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Aarhus wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Benfica wins: 1

Aarhus vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context

The Aarhus vs Benfica timeline in European competition is currently short but already significant, shaped entirely by their Play-offs clash in the 2026 UEFA Europa League season. The first chapter was written on 20 August 2026 at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, where Benfica hosted the opening leg of this tie.

On 20 August 2026, in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, Benfica defeated Aarhus 3-1 at Estádio da Luz. The Portuguese side established control early, going into the break with a 3-1 lead, which also stood as the final score after 90 minutes. That result not only gave Benfica a two-goal cushion on aggregate but also underlined the difference in attacking efficiency between the teams in that specific encounter.

With only that single competitive meeting on record, the Aarhus vs Benfica timeline is still in its infancy. However, even this one match provides a clear early indicator: Benfica have already demonstrated their ability to score multiple goals against Aarhus in this competition, while the Danish club have at least shown they can find the net away from home in Lisbon, a factor that could influence tactical approaches in the return leg.

Aarhus vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Aarhus vs Benfica stats point to a narrow but meaningful sample in which Benfica have been the more clinical side.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Aarhus 1 - 3 Benfica
• Average Goals per Match: Aarhus 1.00 vs Benfica 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Aarhus's stadium: 0 matches played here — Aarhus won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Benfica's stadium: 1 match played here — Benfica won 1 (as home side), Aarhus won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Aarhus vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Aarhus vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 20 August 2026: Benfica 3-1 Aarhus (Half-time: 3-1) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Aarhus Matches Results and Stats

For Aarhus, the available record in this UEFA Europa League campaign is limited to their Play-offs involvement so far. Season to date in this competition, they have played one match, the 3-1 defeat away to Benfica. That outing underlined both their capacity to score on the road and the defensive issues they must address, having conceded three goals and failed to keep a clean sheet. With only one fixture played, trends are tentative, but the need for greater solidity without sacrificing attacking threat is already evident.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica arrive at the second leg with a much deeper body of work in the UEFA Europa League season to date. Across five matches in this campaign, they have three wins, one draw, and one defeat, reflecting a generally strong but not flawless run of form. Offensively, they have been prolific, scoring 16 goals in five games, with an especially high output at home. Defensively, they have conceded five times, indicating that while they are dangerous going forward, they are not entirely watertight at the back, particularly away from Lisbon.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Benfica enter the second leg in Aarhus with clear advantages. The head-to-head record is entirely in their favour after a 3-1 win at Estádio da Luz, and the goal split of 3-1 reflects their attacking edge in the only meeting so far. Overall Aarhus vs Benfica stats show Benfica averaging three goals per match in this pairing, while Aarhus sit at one goal per game from a very small sample.

Season to date in the UEFA Europa League, Benfica’s five-match record of three wins, one draw, and one loss, combined with 16 goals scored and only five conceded, suggests a side capable of both dominating and managing games. Aarhus, by contrast, have just one match to reference in this competition, a 3-1 away defeat that highlights the scale of the challenge they face in overturning the tie at New Vejlby Stadium. While the historical sample is limited, every available indicator leans towards Benfica having the stronger foundation, leaving Aarhus needing a standout performance to rewrite the emerging narrative of this European matchup.

Aarhus vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.